Museums · South Wales
Llancaiach-fawr
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Llancaiach-fawr — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Quakers Yard · 2.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Llancaiach-fawr is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=13562
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Llancaiach-fawr is a Grade I listed manor house located in Gelligaer, Caerphilly. Built in the early 16th century, it features a rich history, particularly related to the Civil War, and has been restored as a visitor attraction showcasing its historical significance and architectural features.
Place summary
Llancaiach-fawr is a museum located in South Wales, postcode CF46. It is notable for its historical significance and is an example of a 17th-century manor house. The site offers insights into the life and times of the era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6613, -3.2829
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Gelligaer
- Postcode
- CF46 6ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerphilly
- Nearest railway station
- Quakers Yard — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/274155031 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llancaiach-fawr?
- Llancaiach-fawr is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF46 6ER), in the parish of Gelligaer.
- What is Llancaiach-fawr?
- Llancaiach-fawr — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llancaiach-fawr?
- The nearest railway station is Quakers Yard, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF46 6ER.
- Is Llancaiach-fawr a listed building?
- Llancaiach-fawr is officially recognised as I listed.
- How do I get to Llancaiach-fawr?
- The nearest railway station is Quakers Yard, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF46 6ER.